Exterior of Hotel Zephyr with neon sign and modern entrance.
Interior of modern lounge area with circular window, blue chairs, brown wood paneling, red shipping container, and decorative ceiling lights.

HOTEL ZEPHYR

San Francisco, CA

The largest hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf, this sprawling property has played a significant role in the area’s tourism since it began as a Travelodge in the early 1960s. A 355-guestroom remodel, full rebranding, and new guest wing ensure sustained utilization at the wharf, while the hotel’s unique nautical concept - including round portals and wind vanes - anchors the youthful indoor/outdoor amenities within their maritime context.

Interior Designer: Dawson Design Associates

Photography by David Phelps


Modern outdoor courtyard with colorful seating, a fire pit, and geometric decorations surrounded by multi-story buildings.
Outdoor patio with modern furniture, including striped chairs and sofas around a central sculpture, surrounded by a building with balconies and artistic installations.
Modern hotel room with a large bed featuring a wooden headboard against a blue wall, a white pendant light above, and a bedside table with a lamp. The bed is covered with a dark blue throw blanket. A window reveals a view of trees and water. A couch with red and blue cushions, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a red chair, and a vase with sunflowers are also visible.